The Philadelphia Phillies have begun Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida, for the 2012 season. Pitchers and catchers have already reported but position players aren't required to appear until Thursday, Feb. 23. However, former MVP first baseman Ryan Howard, who is recovering from injury, made an appearance today. Howard spent time jogging, fielding ground balls and taking some batting practice swings (via Times Herald). The Phillies will be participating in the Grapefruit League for Spring Training.
Here is the 2012 Spring Training schedule for the Phillies (SS signifies split squad):
Feb 29, Florida State University at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 3, Yankees at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 4, Phillies at Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 5, Yankees at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 6, Phillies at Blue Jays, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 7, Astros at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 8, Pirates at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 9, Phillies at Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 10, Orioles at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 11, Tigers at Phillies (SS), 1:05 p.m.
Mar 11, Phillies (SS) at Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 12, Phillies at Pirates, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 13, Phillies at Astros, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 14, Twins at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 15, Braves at Phillies (SS), 1:05 p.m.
Mar 15, Phillies (SS) at Rays, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 16, Phillies at Pirates, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 17, Blue Jays at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 18, Phillies at Blue Jays, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 19, Tigers at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 20, Phillies at Orioles, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 22, Phillies at Blue Jays, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 23, Yankees at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 24, Phillies at Red Sox, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 25, Orioles at Phillies (SS), 1:05 p.m.
Mar 25, Phillies (SS) at Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 26, Sox at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 27, Pirates at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 28, Phillies at Twins, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 29, Rays at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Mar 30, Phillies at Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Mar 31, Blue Jays at Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Apr 1, Phillies at Braves, 1:05 p.m.
Apr 2, Pirates at Phillies (Citizens Bank Park), 7:05 p.m.
Apr 3, Pirates at Phillies (Citizens Bank Park), 7:05 p.m.
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